The NIGHT of the MILLIONTH Dream

About the Book

The Night of the Millionth Dream – Revisited is a fictional fantasy story for children and adults alike. Filled with wit, and whimsy, it keeps its readers in suspense through the final pages. A generation ago, when Mary Puddlemire was a girl, she embarked on a dream trade with her younger brother, Billy Spindlenook. Mary returned from the fantasy realm to raise a family. Billy’s whereabouts remained a mystery. Mary’s recount of her tale is set off by a series of events that suggests a reenactment of the Night of the Millionth Dream. The storyline reaches through time and distance by means of panaminding, a form of ESP. In the end, the story delivers a big surprise and the hint of a sequel.

About the Author

Jon was born in Findlay, Ohio. His family soon moved, however, and his childhood days were filled with the experiences of small town life in Altoona, Iowa. Jon earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees. He attended the University of Iowa, the University of Arizona, and Washington University in St. Louis. Jon views life as a succession of contrasts. He thinks his life has been richly enhanced through the interaction of positive and negative dynamics. For instance, gray prairie winters gave him a great appreciation for the simple magic of summer, with its colorful birds, flowers, and blue skies. One must allow for the other for the existence of both. For this reason, Jon is no stranger to initiating a new quest or pondering the pros and cons of virtually anything that he thinks is worthy of resolution. Jon is the youngest of five siblings. His family prizes achievement, innovation, and authenticity. APERTURE: Quest and Appraisal is Jon’s second book. His first book, an adventure fantasy titled The Night of the Millionth Dream – Revisited, was published by Xlibris Corporation in 2008. In addition to writing, the author’s interests include architecture, horticulture, illustration, and music.